摘要
In order to solve the problems of traditional long sintering time and relatively low density of synthesized Al_(4)SiC_(4),Al_(4)SiC_(4) was prepared via hot pressing sintering using aluminum powder,silicon carbide powder,flake graphite,and pretreated synthetic Al_(4)C_(3) as raw materials.The phase composition of the Al_(4)C_(3) specimen,which was prepared by pretreating aluminum powder and flake graphite at different temperatures,was investigated.The effects of the heat treatment temperature and duration on the phase composition,microstructure,physical properties,and oxidation resistance of the Al_(4)SiC_(4) specimen were also explored.The results show that under the condition of firing at 1650℃ for 3 h,the Al_(4)SiC_(4) specimen exhibits an apparent porosity of 13.1%,a bulk density of 2.88 g·cm^(-3),a cold compressive strength as high as 63.23 MPa,and a mass loss rate of 1.2%.The preparation of relatively-high-density Al_(4)SiC_(4) ceramics by hot pressing sintering has potential industrial application prospects.
